The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI (11 - 14) vs. Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid (12 - 16)
€ 17,600

€ 36,600

€ 17,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The VW Beetle 1.2 TSI is 8 inches shorter, 2.5 inches wider and 0.2 inches lower than the Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid.
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
58.5
71.2
79.6
58.7
68.7
80.5
71.2 in
Width
68.7 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.5 in
58.5 in
Height
58.7 in
99.9
168.4
106.3
176.4
168.4 in
Length
176.4 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
2809 lb
Curb Weight
3307 lb
3704 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb

Weight Difference:
498 lb
15.06 %

General
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
16
Generation
XW3
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CYV*
Engine Code
2ZR-FXE
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 0 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
104 hp
134 hp
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
105 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
129 lb‑ft
105 lb‑ft
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
Performance
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
112 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec

Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
▶ REPLAY
27.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.68 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
27.01 lb/hp
24.68 lb/hp
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
112 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
40 mpg
112 mpg
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
31 mpg
city
No data
47 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
579 mi
Range
1332 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
579 mi
1332 mi
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
Environmental Impact
111.8 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
39.8 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
111.8 kWh
39.8 kWh
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
79 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
895 lb
Maximum Payload
750 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.5 cu ft








25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
43.7 cu ft